Nacho: "We're one step away from lifting the most special trophy for this club”
"It's a final and it's going to be difficult, but we're ready", said Rodrygo on Realmadrid TV.
Nacho, Rodrygo, Valverde, Joselu and Militão gave their thoughts on the week leading up to Saturday's Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. The captain spoke on Realmadrid TV: "A number of my team-mates and I are just one step away from equalling Gento and we're really eager to please madridismo and ourselves. The decade we've lived through has been incredible, I'm fortunate to be the captain of this team. I want to thank you for the support you've shown throughout the season. We're just one step away from lifting the most special trophy for this club and we're going to give our all on the pitch".
"The coach has made sure that the group is prepared for any situation. It's been a difficult year, we've had a lot of injuries, and that speaks for the ability in this squad. We've won two trophies and we're playing in another final on Saturday. We're on the verge of continuing to make history and we're just one step away from being able to win another Champions League, as difficult as that will be. We're there to dream".
Rodrygo: ‘We have this last game to achieve our goal’
"When you put on this jersey, you're more and more prepared. It's a very nice final coming up and hopefully we'll win it. It's been a difficult season, they all are, but this one maybe even more so because of injuries. We have this last game to achieve our goal".
"Ever since we beat Bayern, it feels like the final has taken a long time to come. It's a final and it's going to be tough. It's always difficult against German teams. It's also going to be difficult for them".
Message to the madridistas
"Madridistas, thank you very much for the support throughout the season. We've got a very important game coming up and we hope you'll get behind us once again. Let's go for la decimoquinto".
Valverde: "Hopefully we can give the fans something to cheer about"
"It's going to be a tough game. Borussia Dortmund are a great team, in which everyone is working in the same direction. We've got great players and we have to make the most of that to get as much out of them as possible. Hopefully we can give the fans something to cheer about on Saturday and make it a great day".
"I'm proud to be experiencing the week, I'm very excited and at the top of my game. It's been a very special season because of everything we've been through and the role I've played in the team. I've played a bit further back this year, but I'm a team player and I'm very happy to contribute with hard work and commitment".
Joselu: "We have to be focused and ready"
"It's Champions League final week and we're going to enjoy it. I'm happy, the season is coming to an end in the best possible way and it has helped us to prepare for this game. I've soaked up this week the kind of experiences that my team-mates have had. The Bayern game was an incredible moment and it's going to be great to be out on the pitch in a final".
"The game doesn't start when the coach names the line-up, it starts 24 hours before when you're in the right frame of mind. Every player has to be focused and ready to come on at any moment. You win finals, Real Madrid win finals and we have to go in with that mentality".
Militão: "Football is about winning trophies and making history"
"I was injured seven months ago, but I'm now ready to play in a Champions League final. I couldn't have imagined it, I was only thinking about recovering. I didn't think I'd experience another final, it's like a film’.
‘Football is about winning trophies and making history. Everything happens very quickly and you have to make the most of every moment with your team-mates".